What is AI?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a way of getting computers to do tasks that usually need human thinking.
- Understanding and writing text
- Recognizing images and voices
- Making suggestions (like Netflix or Spotify recommendations)
AI learns from large amounts of data. It looks for patterns and then uses those patterns to make predictions or create new content. You already use AI every day without noticing it: in search engines, maps, spam filters, and social media feeds.
ChatGPT is an AI tool that you can talk to in normal language, like you’re messaging a friend. You type a question or request, and ChatGPT replies with text.
What is ChatGPT?
Capabilities
Roles
- Answer questions
- Explain ideas simply
- Help write documents
- Brainstorm plans
- A helpful assistant
- A writing partner
- A step-by-step tutor
Limits & Potential
Everyday Use
What AI can do
- Summarizing information
- Writing and editing
- Explaining things simply
- Brainstorming ideas
- Organizing information
What AI cannot do
- It doesn’t truly “understand” like a human.
- It doesn’t know everything about you.
- It can be out of date or inaccurate.
- It has no real-world judgment.
1) Write and improve emails
Example prompt:
“Write a short, friendly email to my manager asking for a quick meeting this week to discuss my workload. Keep it professional but relaxed.”
2) Summarize long text
Example prompt:
“Summarize the main points of this article in 5 bullet points and explain it in simple language: [paste text].”
3) Plan your day or week
Example prompt:
“Help me plan my week. I work 9–5, Monday to Friday. I want to fit in 3 workouts, 2 hours of learning about AI, and time for family in the evenings. Create a simple weekly schedule.”
Safety & Privacy
Protect your personal information
ID numbers, passwords, bank details • Private info about others • Treat chats as public
Double-check important information
Verify medical/legal advice • Cross-check facts • Use judgment
